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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a non premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]].
  
 
It is identical to the standard [[Ju 87 R-2]] except for its unique desert camo with a snake motif.
 
It is identical to the standard [[Ju 87 R-2]] except for its unique desert camo with a snake motif.
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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* 8 mm Steel plate inside of pilot's seat
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* 5 mm Steel plate between gunner and pilot
 
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There is no protection on the engine or cooling systems. Since it is a dive bomber, the plane is especially vulnerable to flak and even small calibre AA fire. Due to the increased amount of drag on the plane at lower altitudes, it is best to make sure you do not dive too close to the ground when dive-bombing because if penetrated, your engine will overheat and die quickly from overheating before being able to return to base for repairs. The fuel tanks are located in the wings in close proximity to the fuselage, which makes them vulnerable to any explosive shrapnel from dropped bombs when flying level or pulling out of a dive.
 
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
 
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* '''Default''': AP-T{{-}}Ball{{-}}Ball{{-}}AP-I{{-}}AI
 
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* '''Tracers''': AP-T
 
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* '''Universal''': AP-T{{-}}AP{{-}}AI{{-}}AP-I
 
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* '''Stealth''': AI{{-}}AP
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)|Flam C 500 incendiary}}
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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
 
* 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)
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* 1 x Flam C 500 incendiary bomb
 
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The 1,000 kg bomb is highly effective at this BR, especially in Simulator battles. Make sure to set a long enough fuse for bombing to reduce the chance of fuel leaks. The 1,000 kg bomb may destroy a base in one hit at its BR.
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)
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* '''Default''': AP-T{{-}}Ball{{-}}Ball{{-}}AP-I{{-}}AI
 
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* '''Armored targets''': AP{{-}}AP-T
 
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* '''AP-T''': AP-I{{-}}AP-T
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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* Turret with high fire rate
 
* Turret with high fire rate
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* Airbrakes that make dives and landing easier
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* Airbrakes
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* Ordnance options consist of 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bombs
 
* High maximum dive speed for its tier
 
* High maximum dive speed for its tier
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* Becomes much easier to manoeuvre and retain speed above 1,000 m
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Slow speeds and poor maneuverability at low altitudes
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* Pretty slow speed
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* Poor climb rate
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* Poor rate of climb
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* Poor energy retention at low altitudes
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* Bad energy retention
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* Poor radiator performance in hot maps, cannot use WEP for long.
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* Poor performance while equipped with 1,000 kg bomb
 
* Can carry only one bomb at a time
 
* Can carry only one bomb at a time
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* Unprotected engine and pilot, vulnerable to head-on encounters
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* Loses a lot of speed when turning
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The Ju 87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
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The Ju-87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second ''Gruppe'' in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ju-87r-2_snake Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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* Skins and camouflages for the [[Ju 87 R-2#Media|Ju 87 R-2]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.
 
* Skins and camouflages for the [[Ju 87 R-2#Media|Ju 87 R-2]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.
  

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Ju 87 R-2 Libya
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Ju 87 R-2 Libya

Description

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is a non premium rank German bomber with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".

It is identical to the standard Ju 87 R-2 except for its unique desert camo with a snake motif.

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,100 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 366 355 28.1 29.1 6.5 6.5 434
Upgraded 403 383 25.9 27.0 14.0 9.6
Ju 87 R-2 Libya in flight.png

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
N/A 469 320 ~18 ~7
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 250 < 350 < 350 > 280

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: MG 17 (7.92 mm)

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: SC250JA (250 kg), SC500K (500 kg), SC1000L2 (1,000 kg)

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
  • 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
  • 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb (1,000 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: MG 15 (7.92 mm)

The Ju 87 R-2 Libya is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Turret with high fire rate
  • Airbrakes
  • Ordnance options consist of 250 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg bombs
  • High maximum dive speed for its tier

Cons:

  • Pretty slow speed
  • Poor rate of climb
  • Bad energy retention
  • Poor performance while equipped with 1,000 kg bomb
  • Can carry only one bomb at a time
  • Loses a lot of speed when turning

History

The Ju-87 R-2 Libya belonged to St.G 2 and was used off the Libyan coast in Timimi to attack Allied ships in the Mediterranean. It was flown by Lieutenant Hubert Pölz of 6./St.G 2 and participated in the sinking of HMS Auckland off Tobruk in June 1941. The markings designate the plane as the fourth plane in the sixth Staffel of the second Gruppe in Sturzkampfgeschwader 2.

Media

Skins
  • Skins and camouflages for the Ju 87 R-2 can be used for the Ju 87 R-2 Libya.

See also

Related development

External links


Junkers Aircraft and Motor Works (Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke Aktiengesellschaft)
Fighters  Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J
Strike Aircraft 
Ju 87  Ju 87 G-1 · Ju 87 G-2
Bombers  Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C
Ju 87  Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya
Export  ▄Ju 87 D-3 · ▄Ju 87 R-2 · ▄Ju 88 A-4

Germany bombers
Arado  Ar 196 A-3
Blohm & Voss  BV 138 C-1 · BV 238
Dornier  Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1
Focke-Wulf  Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1
Henschel  Hs 123 A-1
Heinkel  He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-3 · He 177 A-5
Junkers  Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C
Messerschmitt  Me 264
Savoia-Marchetti  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M
Trophies  ▀Wellington Mk Ic

Germany premium aircraft
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He 112  He 112 B-1/U2 · He 112 B-2/U2
Bf 109  Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 E-7/U2 · Bf 109 G-2
Fw 190  Fw 190 A-5/U14 · Fw 190 C · Fw 190 D-13
Captured  ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Hawk H-75A-2 · ▀Yak-1B · ▀La-5FN · ▀P-47D-16-RE · ▀P-47D · ▀Tempest Mk V
Twin-engine fighters  Bf 109 Z-1 · Ju 388 J · Ta 154 A-1
Jet fighters  ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◄G.91 R/4 · FFA P-16 · ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
Strike aircraft  Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · ▀IL-2 (1942) · Bf 110 C-6 · Do 335 B-2 · He 219 A-7 · ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61
Bombers  Ar 196 A-3 · BV 238 · Fw 189 A-1 · He 177 A-3 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 288 C · ▀Wellington Mk Ic

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